stop studying

[stɑp ˈstʌdiɪŋ]

verb phrase

parar de estudar

1. To cease or discontinue the act of learning or reviewing academic material

I need to stop studying and get some rest before the exam.

Preciso parar de estudar e descansar um pouco antes da prova.

2. To take a break from academic work

Let's stop studying for a while and grab some coffee.

Vamos parar de estudar por um tempo e tomar um café.

NYC Slang

chill on the books / call it a night with studying

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

parar de estudar

Most common usage across Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

parar de estudar / deixar de estudar

Both forms commonly used

São Paulo

parar de estudar

Standard usage in the region

Portugal

parar de estudar / deixar de estudar

Both expressions used, 'deixar de' slightly more formal

call it a day

take five

knock off

hit the books (antonym - to start studying)

buckle down (antonym - to concentrate on studying)

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